Milano Eagles (Milano, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bartlett Bulldogs (Bartlett, TX), 38-26 in a league bout.

With the win, Milano upgrades its record to 8-9 on the season. The Eagles travel to Bruceville-Eddy (Eddy, TX) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 28. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 12-7. Bruceville-Eddy lost 70-28 in their recent league bout against Bosqueville (Waco, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Thorndale Bulldogs (Thorndale, TX) in a 2A Region IV District 27 bout, on Friday, January 6. Bartlett will attempt to upgrade on its 6-8 season record.